Diabtes insipidus… Water Deprivation Test 31 May 2022 This test is performed to confirm the diagnosis of Diabetes Insipidus in cases of polyuria, where blood and urine tests are unequivocal It is not performed in newborns or young…
Evaluation of Renal Disease… How to differentiate a true polydipsia or polyuria from psychogenic polydipsia 29 May 202227 May 2022 Previous Post- Approach to Polyuria True PolydipsiaPsychogenic polydipsiaDesperate for waterBottle/Sipper addictionWill drink anything offeredPreference for juices and sweetened drink. May refuse waterWaking at nights for waterSleeps through nightPolyuria irrespective of…
Evaluation of Renal Disease… Approach a child with polyuria 26 May 202224 May 2022 Previous Post: What is Polyuria While evaluating a child with suspected polyuria, first step is to confirm polyuria by measuring the 24 hour urine output. Once confirmed detailed history should…
Evaluation of Renal Disease… What is polyuria 22 May 202222 May 2022 Polyuria is an increase in total daily output of urine. Urine output more than 2000 ml/m2/ 24 hrs is defined as polyuria. Preschool child >1 L/24 hrsSchool Children >2L/24 hrsAdults >3L/24 hrs qualifies…
Evaluation of Renal Disease… How to manage a child with Polakiuria 19 May 202216 May 2022 Previous Post What is Polakiuria First step in management is to obtain a detailed history and physical examination followed by a urine analysis, a random blood sugar and Urine culture (if…
Evaluation of Renal Disease… What is Polakiuria 15 May 202216 May 2022 POLAKIURIA -Also known as benign urinary frequency, it means increased urinary frequency during day time. It commonly affects school aged children who are toilet trained and are previously healthy. Child…
The Fetus and the Neonatal Infant… Umbilical Granuloma 12 May 20227 May 2022 Umbilical granuloma is a soft, moist, pink, usually pedunculated, friable lesion of granulation tissue that varies in size from 3 to 10 mm in length. Granuloma formation is more likely…
Breastfeeding… Galactagogues in breastfeeding 8 May 20226 May 2022 Foods, herbs, and drugs that are believed to help boost maternal milk flow/production are called galactagogues. These are prescribed very frequently when breastfeeding is not going well, presuming that the maternal…
The Digestive System… Umbilical Hernia 5 May 20225 May 2022 Umbilical hernia is due to a persistent opening of the umbilical ring, which normally spontaneously closes. After birth, this fascial opening (umbilical ring) closes spontaneously with continued growth of the…
Screening, Anticipatory Guidance and Counseling Computer Vision Syndrome or Digital Eye Strain 1 May 202229 Apr 2022 The symptoms associated with excess or inappropriate screen use are referred to as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or Digital Eye Strain. Most common symptoms observed are eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes,…
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